2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 205
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- fuel gauge · 88 records
- engine light · 72 records
- check engine · 69 records
- fuel level · 27 records
- fuel tank · 25 records
- light comes · 24 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 103 |
| 100–150k mi | 45 |
| 30–60k mi | 27 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System
When i started the engine, the fuel gauge showed the gas tank empty, the check engine light was on, and the empty gas tank light was on, even though the gas tank was filled yesterday. Then fuel level gauge is fluctuating from full to empty tank when driving. *tr
ODI 10706485
Fuel/Propulsion System
We have the same issue on our 2008 santa fe as described by many other drivers here. Check engine light goes on and off and the fuel gauge up and down. I'm surprised there hasn't been a recall for this issue yet, since there are so many comments/complaints here.
ODI 10764608
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel gauge has failed, leaving no indication of fuel remaining in vehicle. Could cause crash due to vehicle running out of fuel.
ODI 10862794
Fuel/Propulsion System
It happened in the morning when i started the engine, the fuel gauge showed the gas tank empty, the check engine light was on, and the empty gas tank light was on, even though the gas tank was filled 2 days before and the range on odo keeps flashing without number shown. After driving about 2, 3 miles, the fuel light was off, and the fuel gauge had move up just a little above empty line. Monday morning 3/16/15 when…
ODI 10694457
Fuel/Propulsion System
Nhtsa: oct, 24, 2012 component:equipment adaptive. 2008 hyundai santa fe. Action no: 947168 service bulletin number:1041335 component: fuel/propulsion system , safety issue due to the wrong gas reading, vehicle may stop suddenly if no fuel, gage reading wrong 1*tr. Hyundai finds service bulletin but no recall or order to replace.admit's to that year has problems but not willing to help in anyway to repair. *tr
ODI 10692674
Fuel/Propulsion System
Check engine light is activated and fuel gauge reads empty at all times. Constantly adding fuel as there is no way to accurately estimate amount of fuel in tank. This is a safety issue as running out of fuel is a constant issue for anyone driving these vehicles. This is a known problem with this model year hyundai santa fe as documented. Dealer estimate for cost to repair is $900 as both fuel sensors would be…
ODI 10778828
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel gauge fluctuates a lot . When i fill tank it says empty. Then it changes while i drive to 3/4. It moves all over. Never a correct reading. *tr
ODI 10691656
Fuel/Propulsion System
After fueling my gas tank completely 16 gallons of gas i began traveling on freeway only to have my gas gauge plummet to empty and digital range went blank. Since then i am unable to tell how much fuel i have. The reading fluctuate rapidly. I am terrified that i will run out of fuel on a busy expressway or during severe cold weather due to risk of harm and or injury. I was told by hyundai dealership that sensors are…
ODI 10690542
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel level gauge is registering as empty when completely full and then fluctuating from full to empty tank when driving. Check engine light code is registering as faulty fuel level sensor. Unable to determine how much fuel is actually in the tank and feel that this is a safety issue if unsure how much gas i have. This appears to be a very common problem with this make/model as there are 95 other complaints just on…
ODI 10690630
Fuel/Propulsion System
2/05/15, turned right on manhattan blvd and normal accelerating, eased up on pedal but engine still full throttle. Applied brakes but still kept accelerating. Approaching a traffic light, shifted to neutral, turned into a business parking lot, and turned off the engine. Started the engine after 3 or 4 seconds still full throttle,turned engine off. Started the engine after 4 or 5 minutes and everything was normal. On…
ODI 10683794
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the fuel tank misread the amount of fuel in the tank on more than one occasion. In addition, the fuel tank was incapable of being filled completely and could only be filled up to five gallons. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 130,000.
ODI 10824321
Exterior Lighting · Fuel/Propulsion System
Our gas gauge shows empty, and the fuel light stays on, all the time. This occurs even after we fill the car up. This occurs whether the car is stationary or running. We have to track our fuel level by keeping track of the mileage. Also, if we turn the car off when fueling, it will not turn back on. We have to try over and over again until it turns on. We have found that if we leave the car running while fueling, it…
ODI 10905519
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I was driving to a stop light on a down hill slope with my whole family in the car when all of the sudden my car turned off. All at once my check engine light came on, my battery light came on, and i couldn't get the car to re-start. I turned on the emergency flashers and at the middle of a busy intersection i tried to restart my car but nothing happened. A few moments later i tried again and it started but it…
ODI 10680096
Fuel/Propulsion System
Car stalled on highway out of gas. Gas gauge showed half tank. Dangerous situation, stuck in middle lane of busy highway, traffic passing on both sides about 65 miles per hour. *tr
ODI 10676332
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel gauge is freaking out. The gauge is fluctuating erratically and the fuel range is impacted as well. A big concern when you have a wife a children that are traveling in the car and you don't know your fuel situation. Please recall this item immediately. *tr
ODI 10672655
Fuel/Propulsion System
When you fill up the gas tank, it register empty and the check engine light comes on. Sometimes the gauge will read correctly and then it goes back to empty. I have to always fill the car up because i don't know how much gas is in the car. This is annoying. It very expensive to fix. This is the third hyundai i've bought (two santa fe's and one sonata) and this car is the worst model i bought.
ODI 10763315
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. After refueling the vehicle, the fuel gauge failed to register the correct level of fuel. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.
ODI 10722666
Fuel/Propulsion System
My 2008 santa fe is experiencing an issue where the fuel gauge shows as empty with the light indicator on and corresponding miles to empty indicator reading to zero. This conveniently happened after my warranty expired. I see many similar complaints online. Hyundai is not offering to replace/repair. This is a $695 fix as the seats need to be removed to reach the sensors. *tr
ODI 10694766
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel gauge show empty and there was 3/4 of a tank. The gauge reading go from full to empty constantly, we worry we will be traveling and the car will stop because the gauge reads there is gas and it will be empty. *tr
ODI 10678679
Fuel/Propulsion System
We stopped to get gas on a road trip and after filling up the fuel gauge showed 1/2 full then empty and the fuel gauge would spin down and up instead of slowing decreasing with driving. How does a fuel gauge stop working on a 6 year old vehicle? There have been many complaints that this should be looked into for a possible recall. Dealer says it is $500 to replace sensor and it is dangerous to drive and not know…
ODI 10777978
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel level readings started fluctuating giving me inaccurate amount of fuel in the tank, until one day i was completely empty and did not know. Since this incident.the gauge only moves up when i fill the tank, but then it starts fluctuating until settling on empty. *tr
ODI 10681430
Fuel/Propulsion System
Late last year (2014) my gas gauge suddenly showed empty (with empty light coming on) on my 2008 hyundai santa fe gls 2..3 l engine. In addition, the 'check engine' came on and stayed on. I took vehicle to my mechanic, who told me the fail codes related to the a and b sensors in the fuel tank not functioning properly. The cost of the repair was estimated at around $700.00. My vehicle is no longer under any warranty.…
ODI 10782511
Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel gauge in my 2008 hyundai santa fe as started bobbing up and down. When i start the car it shows that i have no fuel then raises up to about half a tank and then goes back down to about a quarter before slowly raising up again. This car has caused me more trouble than any other car i have owned. *tr
ODI 10667396
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel gauge (fuel level sensor) is not working properly after warranty expires. Whether empty or full, fuel gauge is constantly fluctuated up and down. *tr
ODI 10664023
Fuel/Propulsion System
The gas gauge is not working properly and it seems to be due to the fuel sensor. It constantly fluctuates up and down. It causes the check engine light to be on consistently. This seems to be something that a lot of hyundai customers are dealing with per websites that i have read. *tr
ODI 10655126